Laurel School of Music: Summer Programs

(Please Note: this is not for the beginning musician - at least 1 year of playing experience or lessons is required, or a beginning/intermediate level of skill)

We are looking for Electric Guitarists, Bass Guitarists, Vocalists, and Drummers.

Rehearsal times available on Friday Evening, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon depending on the Group the student is assigned.

Each Band will have their one weekly rehearsal time on either Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Each week's rehearsal will be the same time slot. For example, if the rehearsal time is Sundays 1pm-2pm, the Band will be scheduled to rehearse from 1-2pm every Sunday for the duration of the summer. There may be an extra rehearsal scheduled as needed to prepare for Public Performance.

9 rehearsal dates (1 hour each)

1 Public Concert in late August (date to be announced.

Rehearsals will proceed every week for 9 weeks from June 12through August 23. There will be no rehearsals the week/weekend of July 3 through July 5.

SEE/OPEN THE "Rehearsal Schedule - Tuition Schedule SUMMER 2009" form below

It is the dream of many young aspiring musicians to be part of a real, performing Rock Band. And although the thought of being a 'rock star" is appealing and attractive, the truth of the matter is, it is just plain fun to play. sing, and rock to music that they hear on the radio and that all their friends have on their I-pods. Of course, it takes some work to get to that point.

The Laurel School of Music has developed a fun and very effective summer rock program that takes guitar players, singers, drummers, and even keyboardist to the "next level" (beyond playing the air guitar and singing along to the radio). Our program consists of the following:

The groups that are formed vary in the make-up of the players due to different skill levels and times that each individual musician has available. Consideration is taken into account that students will often have vacation absences. Because a performing group must have as many members present as possible for each class, if a member cannot attend a class for various reasons, instructors will step in and play the missing students part. This allows a continuity of rehearsal.

Also, if a group of students is missing a key part (for example if a particular group does not have a bass player, instructors will play and perform the bass guitar part) a group can still be formed and no students will be denied participation because they could not fit the time schedule or particular needs of any given group.

Students can register for summer only individual instruction for any of the the musical disciplines that we offer at the Laurel School of Music. No long term contracts. Students can sign up for as many or as few lessons as they wish. Weekly lessons missed bcause of Vacations will not be charged as long as the School is notified of the pending absence at least 24 hours before the missed lesson.

This Summer Only Program is a great way for musicians to get a head start or keep skill fresh over the summer.